India tests submarine-launched ballistic missile

New Delhi (IANS) The test fire of 3,500-kilometre range ballistic missile known as K-4 from a nuclear capable submarine was successful, sources in Defence Research and Development Organsiation (DRDO) said on Sunday.

The missile developed by…

Govt exploring use of AI to tackle social media misuse

New Delhi (IANS) To stop spread of disinformation leading to widespread public disorder, the government is exploring use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to remove such content automatically from social media platforms.

The Centre is to "take…

Huawei Mate Xs will be cheaper than the Mate X: Report

Beijing (IANS) Huawei is expected to unveil the successor to its foldable smartphone Mate X -- the Mate Xs -- at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2020 and now a new report has claimed that the device will be cheaper than the Mate X.

The Mate…

India's communication satellite GSAT-30 put into orbit

Chennai (IANS) The European space agency Arianespace opened its 2020 space missions account with a successful dual satellite launch - India's communication satellite GSAT-30 and Eutelsat Konnect - into geo-stationary transfer orbit on Friday early…

Group B Streptococcus: Hilleman Labs to make affordable vaccine

New Delhi (IANS) Aiming to develop affordable vaccines in this healthcare sector, a research and development organisation Hilleman Laboratories on Thursday announced its expansion into the area of maternal and child health.

The vaccine, once…

One in five mid range phone will support 5G in 2020

Beijing (IANS) Chinese local research agencies suggests that 20 per cent of all mid range smartphones will support 5G, thanks to the expansion of the network in the country.

An estimated 5 million 5G capable smartphones were sold in December…

Instagram tests Direct Messaging on web

San Francisco (IANS) Facebook-owned Instagram has started testing its Direct messaging feature to its desktop site, meaning now one can finally keep up with their conversations from browser.

"DMs, but make them desktop. We are currently testing…

IIT-H develops combination therapy for cancer treatment

Hyderabad (IANS) Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT-H) on Tuesday said that its researchers have developed an efficient combination therapy for the treatment of cancer.

The researchers have developed a synergetic combination of…

'Indic civilisation could be 24,000 years old'

Agra (IANS) The Indic civilisation could be 24,000 years old, according to available research documentation, claims author Neelesh Neelkanth Oak citing "configuration of stars in the Mahabharata, Ramayana and the Vedas."

Oak was addressing…

Apache, Chinook to make debut at Republic Day flypast

New Delhi (IANS) Apache attack helicopters and Chinook heavy lift transport helicopters to fly in formation over Rajpath making debut at Republic Day flypast 2020, Indian Air Force (IAF) said Monday.

The force has inducted 17 of 22 Apaches…